GENERAL PRIMULA CULTURE 
Three fundamentals for the successful growing of all Primroses are: 
(1) Sufficient drainage; (2) Partial shade; (3) Plenty of water during the 
blooming season. The soil should be deeply dug and enriched with 
barnyard manure, raw bone meal, or a balanced commercial fertilizer. 
Divide Acaulis and Polyanthus every two years, otherwise the blooms 
tend to become smalier. After plants have finished blooming, or in early 
Fall while the ground is still warm, they should be dug, the soil washed 
off the roots, and the plant segments broken apart. Trim both tops and 
roots and replant the divisions, being careful to_water and shade them 
until new growth has become established. After ‘the flowering period 
is over and the plant hos become dormant, clip the foljage-of Acaulis, 
Polyanthus and the Candelabras about 2¥2 inches above the crown. 
The Primroses described in this catalogue are hardy~and need protection 
only in SUB-FREEZING weather,-when the local practices used for per- 
ennials may be safely followed. In localities where early snow blankets 
the plants, they rarely need further protection. In dry clirnates, mulch 
with peat, straw, or hardwood sawdust, or sprinkle them to encase them 
in ice. In mild, damp climates, evergreen boughs are the best covering, 
for they afford air drainage and lessen the danger of rot. In wet climates 
do not allow.a soggy blanket of leaves to collect on the Primroses. 


Primroses are unusually vigorous and healthy and the few garden ills 
worth mentioning in their connection, are more likely to affect plants 
weakened from the lack of proper care. The strawberry weevil, described 
as the ‘white grub of the May beetle’, usually attacks only older plants 
which have been left in the same location for two or more years. lts 
presence is indicated by yellow leaves, and, in extreme cases, by wilted 
foliage and blooms. In small gardens the Primroses may be dug, the 
weevils washed off the roots, and the plant reset in a new location. As a 
preventive for the beetle, from mid-May through the Summer, use a@ poison 
bait which may be obtained at any seed store. This bait will also help 
in solving the slug and snail problem. Red Spider, a well known mite, 
sometime attacks the under side of the leaves during hot, dry weather. 
It is effectively controlled by washing off the tiny webs with a strong 
stream of water, or various new sprays. During abnormally wet weather, 
black spots on leaves may occur. Apparently these spots do not injure 
the plant materially, but merely detract from its appearance. These usu- 
ally disappear with the advent of warm, sunny weather. Controlled by 
any fungicide dust containing copper. 
PLEASE NOTE 
Our seed plantings are carefully cultivated and fertilized, 
and are thoroughly “rogued” to eliminate plants not true 
to type. Our seed is properly cured and is stored at the 
correct temperature to preserve its viability. We grow all 
of our pansy and primula seed in our own gardens, and, 
from seedling plants to recleaned seed, our products never 
leave our possession until we send them to you. Our seed 
is laboratory tested, and these tests show excellent ger- 
mination. In addition we recheck not only by our own 
sowings, but also through reports from our customers. 


HARDY CYCLAMEN 
NEAPOLITANUM. Spring and Fall blossoms in white, 
pink, and rose shades make this a flower gem needed to 
complete your garden. The beautiful marbled, heart 
shaped foliage holds a flower reaching 4 inches high. 
Especially fine when planted in a well-drained spot with 
partial shade. Since it is very slow to germinate, sow 
seed during the period of frosts, not over % inch deep, 
and | inch apart. In transplanting, the little corms should 
barely be covered. Never allow them to dry out. We rec- 
ommend a light summer mulch to conserve moisture, and 
a winter mulch to keep heavy rains from packing the 
soil. Mixed only. Pkt. $1.00. 

CHRISTMAS 
ROSE ES 
HELLEBORUS  NI- 
GER. These snow 
white blossoms with 
their beautiful, shiny 
green foliage are win- 
ter blooming, and 
make 9 exquisite 
flower arrangements 
for holiday use. We 
offer seeds from the 
finest types availa- 
ble. Pkt. $1.00. Sold 
out till June, 1949. 

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GUARANTY. All seed is guaranteed true to description, 
but is not guaranteed for the results of the growing, over 
which we have no control. Liability under this guarantee 
is limited to the price of the seed purchased. 
TERMS. Remittance with order please. No C.O.D. orders 
accepted. All prices shown on this list are net. All seed 
shipped postpaid. 
LOCATION. Drive south from Portland on Southeast 82nd 
Avenue, three miles beyond the city limits, to Lawnfield 
Road ("Primrose and Pansy” Sign.) 
JOIN THE AMERICAN PRIMROSE SOCIETY 
Mrs. Earl A. Marshall 
1172 S. E. 55th Avenue, Portland 15, Oregon 


HERBERT F. 
LAWNFIELD ROAD 
THE CLARKES 
MARGUERITE R. 
PHONE: MILW. 2-5607 
CLACKAMAS, OREGON 
SWEENEY, KRIST & DIMM, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAND, ORE 

